Learners consider the role of justice in the formation of the United States and in the operation of today's criminal justice system. They investigate symbols associated with justice and references to justice in the Constitution.

In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.

Students review their role in the Youth Summit. As a class, they practice completing an application for the student-delegate portion. They take a survey before and after going to the summit and report their experiences at the class.

Students complete webquest to research Vietnam. They use a map to locate Vietnam. They research the climate, flora, fauna and tourism.

In this Gay Rights activity, students read an article about gay marriage rights and answer 9 true or false questions, 9 vocabulary matching questions, and a cloze activity based on the article.

Students research and discuss the Establishment Clause.

The Dirksen Center provides a page of excellent links to information about the Supreme Court including information on Brown v. Board of Education, the Constitution test, a dual court system, equal protection, supreme court judges, the...

The official site for the Supreme Court of the United States provides information on the dockets, the rules, and the opinions of the Court. Also of interest is the information on the Supreme Court judges and on the building itself. Be...

The Supreme Court Historical Society provides a timeline page on the history of the Supreme Court. All judges' names are hyperlinked and include a brief biography and picture. There are also links to more Supreme Court information.

This New York Times site contains biographies of every US Supreme Court Chief Justice including early life, famous decisions, and opinions.

July, 2005, article discussing President Bush's choice of John Roberts for the U.S. Supreme Court. Find photos, video, related stories, links, and other resources on this very thorough news site.

During the Progressive Era many state laws were passed that dealt with regulation of working conditions. Read about the Supreme Court history in judging the constitutionality of these laws.

In this judicial conference simulation, students learn the path of a Supreme Court case from writ of certiorari to majority opinion and what justices do along the way.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An biographical text about Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic American Supreme Court Justice. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This site provides information on the District Courts of Appeal in Ohio. Click on the map for information about the individual courts and links to their websites.

News article from July, 2005, detailing President George W. Bush's choice to fill William Rehnquist's seat on the Supreme Court.

October, 2005, story on Chief Justice John Robert's first day on the Supreme Court.

Well-written description of the process, qualifications, and constitutional background on selecting Supreme Court justices.

This unit provides a comprehensive look into the value of the U.S. court system as a means to maintain the safety of American citizens. Offers video, readings, web resources, and activities.

Background of John Roberts is given in a Q&A format. Roberts' biography, possible impact on court, stance on issues, and more. Article is from July, 2005.

This very brief encyclopedia entry gives a short overview of Thurgood Marshall, the first black Supreme Court judge.

Sonia Sotomayor was nominated to the United States Supreme Court by Barack Obama in June of 2009, and confirmed in August of 2009. Official documents and articles related to Sontomayor can be accessed through the links provided here....

Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860 contains just over a hundred pamphlets and books (published between 1772 and 1889) concerning the difficult and troubling experiences of African and African-American slaves in the American colonies and...

This site from Scholastic provides a well-written essay describes the federal court system and its jurisdiction including the '7 steps in justice.'